Are translation and interpretation the same kind of language service?

No. Although both translation and interpretation are language services that require the linguists in charge to be proficient in both the source language and the target language, have translation skills as well as subject matter knowledge on the topic they are working with and be accurate in conveying the tone and intent of the original message, these services serve different purposes. The translation service implies working with written text. Translators work with different types of documents to be printed, published online or even exchanged with other people. The interpretation service implies working with speech; that is, spoken text. Interpreters can work in situ, for example, in meetings, congresses, seminars, over the phone or via videocall. Whether you need a translation service or an interpretation service, always trust certified professional linguists.

Translating regulatory documentation requires the same expertise as translating advertising material?

No. The translation of regulatory documentation requires in-depth knowledge of the source and target regulatory affairs as well as of the terminology of mandatory use in the pharmaceutical industry to provide high-quality and timely translations and help avoid delays during drug authorisation and registration processes. The translation of advertising materials requires subject matter knowledge plus a touch of creativity, a combination of translation and copywriting skills to transfer the creative language —generally lost during a direct translation— into the target language to achieve the desired response from the target audience.

Can the desktop publishing service be provided as an independent service?

Yes. The desktop publishing (DTP) service can be provided as an integrated part of the translation process or as an independent service. In the first case, the client sends us the file for translation, and we then deliver a translated file that keeps the integrity of the original design. In the second case, the client sends the linguistic content and the specifications for page layout and a team of experts in the field of desktop publishing generates page layouts and produces printed or digital materials using DTP software. In both cases, we can advise the client on professional output aligned with the target language’s visual layout and design requirements.

Is there a method for establishing translation rates?

Yes. The method for establishing translation rates is based on source word count, language pair, complexity of the document, project volume and urgency of delivery. When clients contact us to get a quote, we analyse the file(s) to determine total word count and the complexity of the file(s) and we also take into account the language pair; for example, if it is English into Spanish, or Spanish into English. Special discount rates may apply in big-volume projects and extra “rush charges” may apply in the case of urgent deliveries.

Do I have to send the file(s) to get a quote?

Yes. To be able to provide a quote, we first need to analyse the file(s) to determine the word count, the complexity and the translation steps that would be involved in the whole translation process; that is, we need to evaluate whether there is non-editable text that needs to be converted into editable text to be translated, determine the total word count to estimate the translation time and delivery date, and assess whether the file(s) require desktop publishing (DTP). To be able to provide an accurate quote, we need to see and analyse the file(s).

Medical & Pharmaceutical Translation Services

ABOUT US

From the Lab to the Patients…

Vital team of native-speaking specialised medical and pharmaceutical translators will provide precise and timely translations of your key documents.

Our Vision is to be the leading language service provider/translation agency by offering specialised medical and pharmaceutical translations to help build vital communication bridges between scientists, regulators, healthcare professionals, and patients worldwide.

Our Mission is to accompany pharma companies in their remarkable undertaking of drug discovery, development, registration, manufacturing, marketing and promotion by contributing with precise, terminology-compliant and timely specialised translation services.

Our Core Values. We set a high standard of excellence in every translation project we manage. Our expertise helps us speed up the translation process without compromising quality. We strictly protect personal data and pharmaceutical intellectual property when processing files for translation.

At Vital, you are in the right hands. Go global faster with our specialised linguistic solutions.

Who We Are

Specialised linguists, IT experts and graphic designers sharing their passion for languages and biomedicine

We are a single language-pair service provider with 15+ years of experience in the translation industry. We provide precise, high-quality, terminology-compliant and timely medical and pharmaceutical translations from English into Spanish, Spanish into English to accompany pharma and biotech companies in their extraordinary endeavours of drug discovery, development, registration, authorisation, marketing and promotion from the lab to the patients.

Our team of specialised linguists (translators and editors), IT experts and graphic designers share their love and passion for languages and biomedicine. We work together perfectly synchronised in a gear assembly to help create specialised, precise and timely translations to facilitate communication among key multinational players that integrate scientific research with clinical practice to improve patients outcomes and public health.

What We Do

Specialised translations of key documents in the medical, clinical research and pharmaceutical fields

We provide specialised translations of key documents in the medical, clinical research and pharmaceutical fields to help our clients reach Spanish-speaking and English-speaking European pharmaceutical markets.

Specialisation in the context of medical and pharmaceutical translation means that we have learned (and currently master) part of the theory the actual experts in these fields have; that is, we are conversant—by study and experience—with all the stages of drug development. Vital translators have subject matter expertise in (bio)chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biostatistics and regulatory affairs, among other scientific disciplines. This comprehensive knowledge allows us to properly approach complex medico-scientific and highly technical texts, appropriately interpret them, quickly solve any translation problem that may arise and faithfully create a final translated version that sounds natural in the target language without interference or distortion of the original content due to lack of subject matter knowledge.

We, specialised medical and pharmaceutical translators—a very rare species—are not going to practise medicine nor develop new therapeutic interventions, we are not going to provide healthcare to patients nor give second opinions, but we are going to accurately understand and, as a consequence, transfer the information that the actual experts have written in the documents we have to translate.

Why Choose Us

Precise translations by synchronising every step of the translation process

We exclusively translate medical, research and pharmaceutical documents from English into Spanish, and from Spanish into English to help you successfully reach key European markets.

We are not a one-size-fits-all language service provider offering translation services for a broad range of industries. We work exclusively with the pharmaceutical industry translating key documents generated during the journey of a new drug from the laboratory until it reaches the patient population it was designed for. This way we can tailor and adapt our linguistic solutions to your key scientific, regulatory or promotional documents. We ensure that our specialised expertise matches your exact needs for quality results.

Our linguistic solutions range from human specialised translation, transcription, subtitling to machine-translation post editing services to help with communication, scientific processes, regulatory compliance, and promotional strategies in the medical and pharmaceutical fields.

Why Choose Us

We work exclusively with the pharmaceutical industry

By ensuring synchronisation of every step in the translation process (pre-translation, translation, and post-translation), we produce precise translations of key documents in a timely manner to avoid delays in our clients’ process during the journey of a new drug from the lab to the patients.

We work together as a team—internally—with all the experts in charge of the different steps of the translation process and—externally—with our clients to ensure their preferences, specifications and requirements are properly implemented in every translation project we deliver.

In the GenAI era, we trust in the marvels of human brains. Our precise and high-quality translation and MTPE services are delivered in just one round based on the human translators/editors/QA experts’ proficient language skills, professional translation skills, subject matter expertise, contextual understanding, and real-world cultural awareness, and our IT and graphic design experts’ support.

MEDICAL TRANSLATION

Whether for healthcare professionals or for patients and/or their caregivers, we provide precise translations of medical content related to healthcare delivery, patient care, and medical devices, such as, medical records, hospital admission or discharge papers, instructions for use, etc., adapting the translation approach and using the appropriate language (technical or simplified) based on the target audience of the medical document.